EUROPE -- "EUROPA ad magnae Europae Gerardi Mercatoris P. imitationem (…)". (Duisburg, Mercator Heirs, 1609). Engr. map w. cartouche in beautiful handcolouring. 375 x 460 mm. (Outer blank margins strengthened, 3 (almost invisible) holes in image, partly split on central vertical fold).
Derived from the elder Mercator's world map of 1569, this map of Europe was engraved by his son Rumold. It includes the phantom island of Frisland. French text on v° ('31' and 'E'). - V.d. Krogt I, 1000:1A. - Sold w.a.f., not subject to return.€ 200